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New York Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Cabbies Who Lost Licenses After Arrests Near $140 Million Settlement
Nearly 20,000 former and current New York City cabdrivers whose licenses were suspended after an arrest could receive as much as $140 million from the city because taxi regulators did not provide them a meaningful way to appeal the suspensions. The payment, part of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that was filed nearly two decades ago, could rank as one of the largest in the city's history, legal experts and city officials said, depending on how many drivers come forward to collect. In a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday, Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit said he planned to approve a settlement payout from the city to qualifying taxi and ride-hail drivers who were arrested between 2003 and 2020 and then had their licenses suspended by the Taxi & Limousine Commission, the city agency that oversees the industry. The city first unveiled the agreement with the cabdrivers in March, and Judge Sullivan issued a preliminary approval in May. The judge said on Wednesday that he agreed with the terms of the deal and that the matter of attorneys' fees will be finalized in the coming weeks. The plaintiffs will be paid according to how long their licenses were suspended. Those who were unable to drive their cabs for a year or more could receive as much as $36,000 before lawyers' fees and other expenses, the claim said. A spokesman for the taxi commission noted that it had amended its disciplinary practices in 2020, after the Second Circuit ruled that the commission's process for appealing suspensions was unconstitutional. Under the updated policy, the agency must consider whether a driver is 'a direct and substantial threat to public health or safety' in considering whether a suspension should be lifted. The changes, the spokesman said, showed 'the agency's commitment to protecting the rights and fair treatment of taxi drivers.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Mail
05-08-2025
- Daily Mail
The world's cheapest and most expensive cities for taxis revealed - and how much you should tip your driver
Expenses on holidays quickly add up, with taxi rides to and from the airport, car journeys to attractions and tips on top. But new research has revealed the world's cheapest and most expensive cities to take a cab. In the study, 50 popular cities across the globe, from destinations in Japan to Mexico, were analaysed. And, while many tourists flock to Paris for its iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the cuisine and amazing art, it was the French capital that ranked as the priciest destination for taxis. The average cost for a five-mile cab journey comes to £29.12, including a 7.5% tip. London ranked second, costing around £27.96 with a 10% tip, while Milan came third at £24.57. In the popular Italian city, a 7.5% tip is deemed acceptable for taxi drivers. The research, conducted by taxi insurance specialists ChoiceQuote found that in 86% of the places analysed, tipping is expected. Osaka, Japan placed as the fourth most expensive with a five-mile taxi journey coming to £24.06 on average. Amsterdam followed in fifth place, with prices around £24. As for the cheapest cities to take a cab, Delhi in India came top with the average five-mile journey and tip coming to £2.06. That includes a 12.5% tip for the driver, which may seem high but comes to only 23p when added to the incredibly low £1.83 fare. Cairo, Egypt came second with £2.31, including a 10% tip on top of the taxi price. Denpasar, Indonesia, where tips are not expected, placed third, costing £2.41 on average. Another Indian city, Agra, was listed as the fourth cheapest at £3.74, followed by Shanghai in China at £4.14. The study also looked at tipping expectations in different countries for cab drivers. As for the cheapest cities to take a cab, Delhi in India came top with the average five-mile journey and tip coming to £2.06 Unsurprisingly, USA came in top place, at 17.5%. This was followed by South Africa with passengers expected to tip 15%. In India, Greece and Mexico a 12.5% tip is expected, while in Egypt, Croatia and the UK drivers may want 10%. In Vietnam, Russia, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany and France a 7.5% will be acceptable.
